Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Mashed potato cakes have been a staple in my southern family all throughout my childhood. I came up with this recipe when trying to put a new spin on an old favorite.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Ingredients

3 slices bacon

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion

chopped

1 stalk celery

chopped

¼ teaspoon minced garlic

1 ¼ cups mashed potatoes

1 cup shredded American cheese

¾ cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

slightly beaten

¼ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 dash hot sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons sour cream

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels reserving bacon grease in skillet; crumble bacon.

Step 2

Melt butter in bacon grease over medium heat; cook and stir onion celery and garlic until tender and lightly browned about 15 minutes. Transfer vegetables and bacon to large bowl; stir in mashed potatoes American cheese flour egg mustard black pepper and hot sauce.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a clean skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of mashed potato mixture flattening slightly and fry patties until golden brown on both sides 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

Nutritional Information

Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 202.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.3g 15%

Carbohydrates: 16.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 12.1g 19%

Saturated Fat: 6.1g 31%

Cholesterol: 50.1mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 308.4IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 3mg 5%

Folate: 32.2mcg 8%

Calcium: 100.7mg 10%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 16.2mg 6%

Potassium: 194.6mg 6%

Sodium: 428.2mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 109

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.